Waiora Te Ukaipo - The Homeland

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC13:00

Location

The Opera House Wellington | Wellington, WG

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A landmark piece of New Zealand theatre by acclaimed writer and director Hone Kouka, Waiora explores the impact of colonisation, the urban drift, and the tension between past and future. An "urgent and vibrant story" (Stuff), Waiora is a powerful reflection on family, culture, and belonging. All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please note: There is no elevator in the Opera House and access to the Dress Circle and Gallery are via stairs. The Gallery may be unsuitable for patrons with accessibility requirements or experience vertigo. For further information, please contact us on 04 916 1205.

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Accessibility
Sun 1 Mar 4pm performance - This performance will be Audio-Described for blind/low-vision audiences. Touch tour 3.15pm. Accessible tickets $20. To book contact [email protected] or call Sameena on (04) 830 7854
Sat 28 Feb 7.30pm performance - This performance will be NZSL-interpreted for d/Deaf audiences. Accessible tickets $20. To book contact [email protected] or call Sameena on (04) 830 7854

Note:
Fees for Primary Tickets The price of your Ticket includes: - A compulsory Performing Arts Levy of $1.50 per Ticket - An Infrastructure Charge of up to 1.95% for Tickets purchased online or via our contact centre A Handling Fee of $5.00 per transaction will be added to your purchase. A delivery fee may apply depending on the mode of delivery selected. Fees for Resale Ticketsbr> Resale Tickets, sold by fans and verified by Ticketmaster, may be available for this event. A Resale Seller Fee of no more than 5% of the resale ticket price and a handling Fee of $12.95 per transaction apply to purchases of Resale Tickets.
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